James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

EV3401 - Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

The subject examines the geomorphic patterns and processes of river channel, floodplain, estuary and beach environments with an emphasis on North Queensland. Human impacts and environmental management processes are considered.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT LEVEL 2 INCLUDING 6 CREDITS OF LEVEL 2 EV OR EA SUBJECTS
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
GE5401 and GE3401 and EV5401

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Dr Kevin Parnell.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 30 hours practicals
  • 16 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (45%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (30%); practicals (15%).

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Dr Kevin Parnell.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 30 hours practicals
  • 16 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (45%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (30%); practicals (15%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.